scholarly journals Distribution Service Competition with the Consideration of Different Consumer Behaviors

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Rong Yu ◽  
Zhong Wu ◽  
Shaojian Qu
Keyword(s):  
Stackelberg Game ◽  
Mathematical Optimization ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Service Competition ◽  
Logistics Distribution ◽  
Real Scene ◽  
Game Situation ◽  
Logistics Mode ◽  
Distribution Mode

Logistics distribution plays an important role in the operation of e-commerce firms. This paper considers two logistics distribution modes with service competition: the e-commerce platform self-distribution (SDL) mode and third-party logistics (TPL) mode. By introducing consumer behavior into the model, we examine the competition between two firms with the same functionalities in the context of e-commerce. According to the real scene, we build the corresponding mathematical optimization model. Each firm needs to decide a logistics distribution mode and a corresponding price for the selected logistics mode. We first analyze the two firms chosen logistics modes and prices simultaneously and then extend it to Stackelberg game situation. We find out the optimal strategy for two firms. Finally, we propose numerical analysis to identify our models and provide a series of managerial insights.

The Situation, Problems and Trends of E-Commerce Logistics Management in China

2013 ◽  
Vol 336-338 ◽  
pp. 2504-2507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi Li
Keyword(s):  
Third Party ◽  
Logistics Management ◽  
Management Mode ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Logistics Mode ◽  
Fourth Party Logistics ◽  
Integrated Logistics

This paper first expounds the concepts of E-Commerce logistics management, and analyzes the situations of China's E-Commerce logistics management; then, it analyzes the popular third-party logistics and logistics integrated logistics mode and the problems existed; finally, it introduces a new logistics mode---the fourth-party logistics, and discusses the thoughts of developing the fourth party logistics management mode in China under the environment of E-Commerce.

Brief Discussion on Obstacles and Strategies of Furniture Enterprises in Resorting to Third Part Logistics

2013 ◽  
Vol 798-799 ◽  
pp. 861-864
Author(s):  
Wei Mei Zhang ◽  
Qiu Mei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
The Third Party Logistics ◽  
The Third ◽  
Logistics Enterprises ◽  
Logistics Mode ◽  
The Third Party ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Fierce Competition ◽  
Third Part Logistics

Nowadays, under the great background of increasingly fierce competition and more refined social division of labor, there are more advantages for the furniture enterprises to resort to the third party logistics. In order to improve the development level of the third party logistics, furniture enterprises should provide macro guarantee, determine correct logistics ideas, set up professional third party furniture logistics enterprises, and select appropriate third party logistics mode.

Game Models of Green Supply Chain Involved the Third Party Logistics

2014 ◽  
Vol 700 ◽  
pp. 727-733
Author(s):  
Shi Ying Jiang ◽  
Chun Yan Ma
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Stackelberg Game ◽  
Carbon Tax ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Product Price ◽  
The Third Party Logistics ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Third Party

The green supply chain consisting of the third party logistics and retailer is as the background.Some factors are considered such as product green degree, carbon tax and consumer preferences. Two kinds of green supply chain game models are set up: Stackelberg game model dominated by the third party logistics,Stackelberg game model dominated by retailer. The game models are compared, and finally the numerical simulation has been carried on.Study shows that in the game models, with the improvement of product green degree, product price, logistics price, profit of the third party logistics, the profits of retailer and the supply chain will increase;With the increase of carbon tax, product price and logistics price also unceasingly increase.

scholarly journals A supply chain management model to optimise the sorting capability of a ‘third party logistics’ distribution centre

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. S.S. Yadavalli ◽  
C. Balcou
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Event ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Average Throughput ◽  
Process Flow ◽  
Logistics Distribution ◽  
Event Simulation ◽  
Discrete Event Simulation Model ◽  
Distribution Centre ◽  
Parcel Size

In this paper, the process flow within a high-end 3PL distribution centre is studied in order to determine the optimal split between the parcel size categories moved within the system. The article considers the application of an optimisation (MIQP) model with a corresponding discrete event simulation model to validate the authenticity of the solution. The study assumes that the current process flow and layout of the centre remains fixed; the entering and exiting routes to and from the centre and the centre itself are located optimally within the network and the models have base times of one and seven days respectively. Performance measures have been analysed through utilization states of equipment and labour, queue contents versus time and average throughput times of each of the parcel categories. The findings in this paper can create a positive trigger for improvement within the distribution centre as equipment and labour can be downsized to decrease costs and improve safety and benefit the company through the alignment of a network of distribution centres that each applies modified relevant versions of the modelling logic conveyed in this paper.

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